How to Pronounce "poised"
word
/ˈpɔɪzd/
POYZD
/pˈɔɪzd/
POYZD
Definition
Describes someone who is calm, confident, and ready to act, or something that is in position and prepared for what comes next.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɔɪzd/
British English
/pˈɔɪzd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POYZD
UK
POYZD
Listen in Context
The dancer was poised on her toes.
He looks very poised during interviews.
The cat is poised to jump.
Despite the chaos, she remained poised and handled everything smoothly.